Fruit Fly Head, Sem is a photograph by Power And Syred which was uploaded on May 1st, 2013.
Fruit Fly Head, Sem
Fruit fly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a male fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). Its two compound eyes (red)... more
Title
Fruit Fly Head, Sem
Artist
Power And Syred
Medium
Photograph
Description
Fruit fly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a male fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). Its two compound eyes (red) are seen on either side of the head. Between the eyes are two antennae consisting of small fleshy pads with bristle-like extensions (aristas). Fruit flies are widely used in genetic experiments, particularly in mutation experiments, because they reproduce rapidly and their genetic systems are well understood. Magnification x86 when printed 10 centimetres wide.
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May 1st, 2013
